The kiosks, branded ‘Tourist Info-Cafes’, will be set up in several areas across the capital with support from civic agencies like Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC). By setting up the kiosks, the company’s aim is to create a brand for Delhi and to help tourists carry good memories of Delhi even after the Games.

For this, people have been drawn from diverse professions including hospitality, architecture, finance consultancy and designing. The kiosks, slated to be operational for 60 days from September 14, 2010 will be set up in 32 sites given by MCD including Chandni Chowk, South Extension, Karol Bagh among others and ten NDMC sites comprising Janpath, Chanakyapuri, Sarojini Nagar and other places.

The ambitious Rs 7.5 crore project will also have an interactive device in the form of touch screens in each kiosk that will guide tourists to the Games venues, tourist sites in the city, shopping, food, accommodation and nightlife. Along with description of various tourist spots, information on various modes of transport available in the city will also be provided. The touch screen will interact in eight different languages. It will also provide information about ATMs, police station and hospitals along with important contact numbers. It has the facility to download using bluetooth technology, as well as e-mail and take printouts. The kiosks will also have a counter for sale of Coffee Table books on Delhi in addition to a food counter. Till date, 30 kiosks have been installed at prime market locations of MCD area and another ten will follow soon.

Talking about the project, K S Mehra, Commissioner, MCD said that he was happy that private players like Ved Pohoja Associates were enthusiastic to make the Games a success and asked citizens to do their bit for the city.